COVID-Recovery Task Force

The City Council voted on June 6, 2022 to establish the Blue Ribbon Committee COVID-Response Task Force (BRC CRTF) for a duration of six months to evaluate challenges and identify low-cost, high-impact, recovery solutions that might be addressed with City ARPA monies. The BRC-CRTF supports the City Council’s goal “to build a strong, resilient and equitable recovery by making investments that support long-term growth and opportunity.”

The new committee will be composed of citizens of Portsmouth, local non-profit representatives and the City Manager as an ex-officio member to incorporate city staff and resources, as needed. The BRC-CRTF will be soliciting input from residents via public meetings in various locations and times throughout the city.

Those interested in serving on the BRC-CRTF should complete the City’s Board and Commission Application. The deadline is Wednesday, June 15 at 12 noon for the Mayor to present for Council consideration at their June 21 meeting. Applications should be returned to the City Clerk via email (cityclerk@cityofportsmouth.com) or by mail to Portsmouth City Hall, Attention: Mayor's Office, 1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH-03801. Those with any questions regarding the application process, should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 603.610.7245.

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